Bead Chat Magazine Summer 2014 | Page 12

Going Green - Recycling Cathy Buckley ~ Cat's Meow I love all things vintage, buttons, ephemera, hardware, keys and the like and have been up-cycling them into pieces of jewelry. I came across a vintage dealer whose shop was in an industrial garage near my home and while I was poking around saw these bat wing drawer pulls. I thought they would make really cool necklaces, all I would need to do is punch a few holes, and add a little bling to dress it up! I gave it a patina with Swellegant, added an old vintage french watch face, some Swarovski chain and crystals, and old brass chain. I am really enjoying taking unusual items and making them into jewelry, it's nice to see something "unexpected"! Visit Cathy's Store artisanwhimsy.net